(a) This dataset of new electricity connections which are recorded every month by ESB Networks has been used as a proxy for house completions for many years, as it represents the best available indicator that a residential unit is becoming available for occupation. It measures the number of homes connected to the electricity grid and thus becoming available for use. It does not reflect work in progress.
(b) Due to circumstances beyond the Department's control it has not been possible to obtain a separate set of figures for the first 6 months of 2005.
(c) These data excludes conversions of buildings into residential units, which are estimated to total 400 each year since 1992.